(no subject)

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

Who: Ky; Sword.
When: Early evening.
Where: Sword's cell.
What: Stopping by to check up with Sword and say hello.
Rating: TBA


The first matter of business had been setting his office back to order. He had really intended on leaving after his talk with Kain, but... Somehow, Sword always managed to change his mind about things. Ky could only hope he'd made a good choice. He used the excuse of re-organizing his office to give himself time to recover from jetlag, calm his nerves, and get used to the idea of being back at the prison again.

At length, however, he ran out of things to unpack. Sighing, he smoothed his jacket out and draped it over the back of his office chair, looking over his tidied office. Well. There wasn't any more delaying it, though inwardly he dreaded several things: seeing Sword in bad condition, or finding out that things had changed while he was gone.

But, eventually, the concern and worry over everything and the urge to see Sword won out, and the newly re-instated cheif guard headed to Sword's cell, since recent reports notified him the man was out of the infirmary now. Hopefully that was good news. He felt self-conscious-- he was sure he looked terrible, with bags under his eyes, looking awfully tired from traveling. But still. He hoped he'd be something of a welcome sight-- that was, if Sword could see now.

He arrived at Sword's cell, but didn't let himself in right away, although he had the key and the authority to do so. "Sword?"

Comments

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword sat up quickly when he heard Ky's voice. He had been in a light sleep and hoped this wasn't a dream. Quickly getting out of bed, he made his way to the open cell door with ease. He had spent the majority of the day getting used to moving around the cell and knowing where everything was. Fortunately he had the benefit of knowing what the cell looked like and could picture where everything was.

"Ky," He said with a small smile reaching out for the blond with one hand, "You're back." Inwardly he was glad that Sen wasn't in the cell. He didn't want any fights or arguments to break out.

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

Hearing his name in that familiar voice made a small smile find its way onto Ky's tired features. Decieved by the ease with which Sword moved around his cell, the blond assumed the inmate was able to see again, and relief flooded his voice when he entered the cell, speaking warmly.

"I'm back, " he agreed gently, letting Sword's hand find him. "And... Really glad to see you. You look surprisingly well for a man who died." He hesitated, not wanting to make their reunion an unhappy one, but unable to help sounding a little disappointed when he went on. "Sword. You promised me you would take care of yourself..."

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword smiled and rubbed the back of his neck, "Yeah well. I'm still having trouble remembering things and still as blind as a bat," He shrugged, "I tried to. But Sen.... left me and I didn't know if I would see you again and," He frowned, his face turned to face Ky's left shoulder, "I'm made a mistake. I just couldn't stand to be alone in this place, you know?" He frowned in thought. Trying to remember what had caused that fight between himself and Sen.

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

Ky's expression immediately turned worried. Memory and sight complications, just like Sen had told him, and they weren't better yet. On top of that... Sen left him? A terrible guilt tightened in the blond's stomach. Was that what had driven Sword to suicide, to break his promise?

"...It wasn't because of me, was it?" he asked, his voice quiet and a little desperate. "Please tell me he didn't leave you over something like that. I don't think I could bear it if I let someone else get upset with you because of my selfishness. You must be back together now, right?"

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword shrugged, "I don't know why," He said honestly. He was sure he knew at some point, he had just forgotten it. "And yes we are. He really hasn't left my side." He frowned, "Though I have no idea where he is. I'm sure he told me, but...." Sword shook his head, signifying that he couldn't remember.

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

This obvious faulty memory seemed to make the young knight even more concerned. He combed his fingers through his blond hair, toussling it, biting his bottom lip a little before he spoke again. "I'm glad to hear someone has been able to help you through this, " he replied quietly at length. "... Is... Are your memory and your sight going to get better?"

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

All Sword could do was shake his head, "No. The memory thing comes and goes. Some days I can go without forgetting a thing, and others are little harder." He sighed.

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

"Sword..." Ky let out a slightly unsteady breath, closing those brilliant blue eyes for a moment and running his fingers through his hair. He tugged at the roots lightly before opening his eyes again. This stress was so much, it was over-whelming, the crushing combination of inward and outward struggles. "This... Why would you..." He stopped, collecting his words before he spoke again. "...What can I do to help?"

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword shrugged again, "There's really nothing you can do. BUt maybe we could go somewhere else right now? Your office maybe? I just don't want the other's inmates hearing whatever we say to each other."

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

Ky couldn't understand Sword's indifference. The thought that someone he cared for might not be able to see normally or remember things well again made his heart give a little uncomfortable clench. But at Sword's request, he merely nodded. "Do you need a hand?" he asked, moving to the cell door.

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword nodded, "Yeah. I've only been able to familiarize myself with my cell. Other than it's like I'm groping around in the dark." He chuckled slightly at his joke. He squeezed Ky's hand, which he still held.

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

The feeling of Sword's hand entwined with his was reassuring. "I won't leave you in the dark, " he answered, a little hint of warm humor in his voice, somewhere underneath the weariness. He smiled, then, reminding himself that Sword couldn't see his face, he reached for the older man's other hand, lifting it to gently brush against his smiling mouth before turning to lead the way.

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword smiled back when he felt Ky's own smile on his fingers. HE let himself be led tripping a several times on the way. He was starting to get annoying that he couldn't see where he was going and he couldn't do a damned thing about it. It wasn't like he wore a blind fold that he could just remove. "Are we there yet?" He asked, knowing how childish it sounded. But all he wanted to do was sitting down and not walk anymore.

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

Ky tried not to laugh at the childish question, a little entertained by it. "No, " he replied with a mock-annoyed air. "Be patient." But he was merely joking-- they had arrived. He opened the door to his newly refurnished office with a soft click, leading Sword in by the hand and guiding him to a chair. "Now. We're here."

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword sat down in the chair and chuckled at Ky's attempt to be cocky. It was kinda cute.

"Good," He said, "I hate walking around. I'm very unsteady on my feet. It's like I have to learn how to do walk all over again. It's annoying."

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

Ky let out a soft sigh, sitting up on the desk, near Sword. "I'm sorry things have been hard for you, but you know, you did... Sort of bring it on yourself, " the blond replied, still unable to put away that uncomfortable tightiness in his chest. Was it the fact that Sword had been willing to die because of someone else? Or was it that he worried for Sword's health? Perhaps it was a combination of the two. "If I can help..."

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword nodded, "I know I did." He said, for once not putting the blame on someone else. "Have I said it was your fault? Or Sen's?" Well, he did tell Sen once that it was his fault. But that was because he was trying to get what he wanted. "Just being here, helps enough. Even it was just as a friend..."

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

Ky seemed a little startled by that last remark, looking away a little. "I'll be whatever you need me to be, " he replied quietly, "I only ask that that... Next time. Please keep your promise. You... Don't know what it's like. Being an ocean away while someone y-you..." He hesitated. He seemed to be struggling with words often of late. "Someone you... Care very deeply for nearly dies for good."

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword frowned, "Sorry...." He said miserably. "I didn't mean to make you worried. I just..... well, like I said; I made a stupid mistake. I just could stand to be alone in this place."

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

A little of the frustration Ky felt bubbled over unintentionally, although he had meant for this to be a peaceful reunion. "Sword, I changed the direction of my life to come back here. If you had died... You wouldn't have been the one alone, " he answered, a note of desperation. "Promise me again that you'll take care of yourself, and then promise me you'll keep your word. I don't know what your intentions are, how long you mean to be with me, but until this is over... Please."

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword shrugged, "You couldn't promise me that you would come back. Only that you would try. I learned a long time ago not to put trust into hope."

"I promise. I will take of myself." He wasn't sure what too say to the rest of what Ky said. What he mean by that anyway? 'How long you mean to be with me....'

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

Ky had not meant to say so much, and until he'd spoken, he hadn't realized how deeply Norman and Dante's words from a few days ago had affected him. He hadn't realized how much doubt had been planted inside him, and the worst part was, even though he realized it now, it seemed to only to fester more, making his stomach do an uncomfortable little turn.

"Then let me ask you to learn to put trust in me, " the young guard replied quietly at length, running his fingers tiredly through his hair. The last few weeks had been so emotionally taxing. "Because no matter how great the odds are that this will hurt me, I'm putting my trust in you."

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword furrowed his brow, "But I already trust you Ky. Even though it's probably not the best thing to do. It's hard to trust anyone in here, even the staff. But I trust you. And I never mean to hurt you. I want this to work."

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

"... Do you really?" Ky asked gently, his voice a little subdued. "Everyone says I'm foolish for doing this. They say you'll make me love you, use me, and throw me away." His smile was a sad one, and he was a little glad Sword couldn't see it. "But believe me when I say I won't betray your trust..."

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword nodded, "Yeah everyone would say that. They just want me to miserable. And granted, it's what I used to do. But a person can grow can't he? They're just all too stupid to see that..." He sighed. "I feel like I've made a huge mess with everything. And the more I try to fix it, the more messy it gets. I can't...." He shook his head and blink a few tears away.

[sacred-edge.livejournal.com]

"Of course, a person always deserves another chance, " the blond agreed readily, honest. "I'm sorry.... I couldn't help a little doubt. It was hard being away and hearing things..." He made a little erasing gesture in the air with his hand. "But that's the past."

Ky never liked to see Sword unhappy-- he didn't like to see anybody unhappy, least of all someone he cared for-- and it tugged at his heart strings that life had been so rough for the man lately.

"I wish I could help you fix things, Sword, " his voice went quiet again, one slender hand reaching out to briefly, almostly shyly touch the other's. "You know you can always talk to me."

[ugh-shut-call.livejournal.com]

Sword would have liked to think so. But could he really? He bad when he talked about sen to Ky or vice versa. All he did he squeeze the blond's hand in answer.